Cruise Ship Accidents
A cruise ship accident is both a rare and seriously traumatic event. They are not simply a personal injury that occurs on a cruise ship, but rather a combination of local and federal maritime laws that dictate how your claim is handled after the accident. This can lead to a number of nuiances and problems after a cruise ship accident.
For instance, maritime law may dictate that your suit must be handled throught he cruise line. The line sets the terms regarding how and when your suit may be filed. If these mandates are not followed, you risk losing your chance to sue. The best action you can take following a cruise ship accident is to contact an experienced cruise ship accident attorney so your case is handled with the utmost care and caution.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death related to a cruise ship accident, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
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 NYT > Cruises - Search for 'accidents'Ships carrying passengers have crossed the oceans for centuries, but the cruise industry as it exists today came into being only in the last few decades -- the result of the rise of jet airliners that provided a far faster and cheaper way of getting from A to B. Out of necessity, cruise companies began marketing the voyage rather than the trip -- adding celebrity entertainment and lavish meals for all passengers, not just the stateroom set. Propelled in part by the success of the television show "The Love Boat,'' the cruise industry expanded rapidly in the 1980's, with a new class of larger ships embodying the concept of "floating cities.'' That growth continued through the 90's, while in recent years new trends have emerged toward smaller luxury boats, often offering trips to more exotic locales than the vacation mega-cruisers. -- Nov. 23, 2007 |
| Friday 09th of May 2008 02:54:38 PM Icy Rescue as Seas Claim a Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Accidents news and personal injury law information. Click here to read this Cruise Ship Accidents news article. |
| Friday 09th of May 2008 02:54:38 PM Ship Captain Cites Currents in Crash The captain blamed strong sea currents for an accident that caused a cruise ship to slam into a volcanic reef before sinking off the Aegean island of Santorini. Click here to read this Cruise Ship Accidents news article. |
| Friday 09th of May 2008 02:54:38 PM World Briefing | Europe: Greece: 2 Missing After Cruise Ship Sinks Divers and Coast Guard search for two French tourists reported missing after hundreds of others were safely evacuated from Sea Diamond, cruise ship that hit rocks while trying to dock at Greek island of Santorini; ship, operated by Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines, sunk 15 hours after it began taking on water; photo Click here to read this Cruise Ship Accidents news article. |
| Friday 09th of May 2008 02:54:38 PM World Briefing | Europe: Greece: Tourists Evacuated From Cruise Ship Cruise ship evacuates 1,200 passengers, mostly Americans, and 300 crew members off Aegean island of Santorini, Greece, when ship begins listing after striking bed of rocks Click here to read this Cruise Ship Accidents news article. |
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